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Glad to hear things are OK. Dipsticks can have quite of bit of error depending on when you check them (cool oil, warm oil, time after engine shutdown, etc).
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True. I always check mine in the morning before I start it up.
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i followed the instruction on the manual. it says runs the engine until it reaches operating temperature then turn off the engine and wait more than 15 minutes and then check the oil level (section 8-9)
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It takes a great deal longer for all of the oil to get back in the pan.
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This is true, however warm oil expands slightly so you cannot have a truly accurate reading while cold but it can be used as a good ballpark (just make sure it isn't on H when cold).
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